Retail Assistant Store Manager

Job Summary

The assistant store manager assists the store manager in planning, directing, and controlling the operation of the store. They supervise employees to manage production, inventory, merchandising, losses, gross and net profit, and hours of work in all departments.

Responsibilities

• Aid in supervising the ordering of product to fill the store and support sales plans.
• Maximize sales and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for all hiring, firing, promotions, demotions, and disciplinary actions for all employees.
• Work a maximum 10-hour day and be on 24-hour call.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, maturity, and leadership qualities.
• Read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Develop and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Be a self-starter and travel to and from work.
• Give verbal and written instructions, conduct meetings, and provide direction to employees.
• Operate all equipment in the store, program a cash register, balance store cash, and write work schedules and reports.
• Deal effectively with vendors, suppliers, competitors, employees, and employee representatives.
• Discipline employees, when necessary, and assist in establishing and administering rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Age 18 (for duties requiring minimum age).
• Interpersonal skills, maturity, and proven leadership.
• Basic math skills (reading, writing, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing).
• Ability to operate various store equipment and programs.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements.
• Ability to discipline employees when necessary.